Articles
Launch of strategic environmental assessment of shale gas development
Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa; Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor; and Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Godfrey…
View More
CSIR's biotechnology spin-off company wins prestigious new product award at an international science exhibition
ReSyn Biosciences, a biotechnology spin-off company from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has won a prestigious new product award at…
View More
Scientists say four of nine boundaries that make Earth a safe and stable place to live, crossed
Four of nine planetary boundaries that underpin our life on Earth by making the planet a safe, stable and resilient place to live, have been crossed as a…
View More
2014 sees financial benefits from renewable energy exceed costs in South Africa
An independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) found that renewable energy from South Africa’s first wind and solar (…
View More
First of its kind CSIR study utilising remote sensing tools sheds light on SA's water quality
A study funded by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science and Technology, using innovative remote sensing…
View More
The CSIR and the University of Blida to establish a Joint Centre of Excellence in aeronautics
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa and the University of Blida in Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU…
View More
Hydrogen research facility launched at the CSIR
South Africa is constantly improving mineral processing technologies to enable more cost-effective and wider exploitation of the country's mineral resources,…
View More
Mining sector to benefit from the CSIR's multidisciplinary research, development and innovation approach
South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) continues to undertake research, development and innovation to benefit the South African…
View More
CSIR metallurgists receive prestigious Harvey Shacklock Gold Medal Award
Two CSIR metallurgists have been awarded the prestigious Harvey Shacklock Gold Medal Award - the highest accolade in the South African welding industry in…
View More
The CSIR and Stellenbosch University renew an agreement on multidisciplinary research collaboration
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Stellenbosch University (SU) renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following successful…
View More
The CSIR reports sound science, governance and financial performance
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reported positive results and maintained its track record of an unqualified audit for the 2013/14…
View More
Flag drops for the 2014 Sasol Solar Challenge
The Sasol Solar Challenge is underway. Amid much excitement, Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, flagged away competitors of this year's event…
View More